Older adults voice concerns about going to the operating room
Whether they need a knee replaced, a hernia stitched up, a cataract in their eye removed or their gall bladder taken out, a new poll shows many older adults… read more.
Whether they need a knee replaced, a hernia stitched up, a cataract in their eye removed or their gall bladder taken out, a new poll shows many older adults… read more.
Daily moderate to vigorous physical activity of at least 20 minutes undertaken by persons in early old age (70-75 years) might be the best way to avoid, in… read more.
When considered alongside the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, new findings suggest that focusing less on structured exercise, and more on building frequent periods of enjoyable movement… read more.
The use of marine omega-3 supplements by adults does not appear to prevent the onset of depression, researchers reported on Dec. 21, 2021 in JAMA/Journal of the American… read more.
In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, older US adults who experienced social isolation had higher blood levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein, two… read more.
A Hebrew SeniorLife study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society provides a framework to better understand risk factors for developing delirium, a common psychiatric syndrome… read more.
Study identified which groups were less likely to receive plans Survivorship care plans are an important tool to help cancer survivors transition out of active treatment and back… read more.
Study finds diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in the elderly. Rush University Medical Center Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example,… read more.
New research carried out under the auspices of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos) has found that cognitive decline is linked with accelerated bone loss and an increased… read more.
The Bone and Joint Journal Early mobilisation after hip fracture surgery has become standard care on the basis of national guidance. The evidence for this is based on… read more.
Interview and article by Christine Clark. Dr Suryakant (Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at King George Medical University in Lucknow, India) explains how an ivermectin-based therapy… read more.
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that among people aged 55 to 75 more frequent use of the internet was beneficial for mental health… read more.